GL320 Brakes vs GL450 Brakes
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GL320 Brakes vs GL450 Brakes
Just got my GL brochure from MB in the mail.
These vehciles appear mechanically identical on paper, except for the axle ratios and the front brakes.
The Diesel has smaller front rotors! About 14in vs 15in for the V-8.
The vehicle weights are listed as same. (Which I seriously doubt) Why the smaller brakes? It can't weigh THAT much less than the V-8. I want the diesel for towing - but I think the bigger brakes is a plus.
These vehciles appear mechanically identical on paper, except for the axle ratios and the front brakes.
The Diesel has smaller front rotors! About 14in vs 15in for the V-8.
The vehicle weights are listed as same. (Which I seriously doubt) Why the smaller brakes? It can't weigh THAT much less than the V-8. I want the diesel for towing - but I think the bigger brakes is a plus.
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Just got my GL brochure from MB in the mail.
These vehciles appear mechanically identical on paper, except for the axle ratios and the front brakes.
The Diesel has smaller front rotors! About 14in vs 15in for the V-8.
The vehicle weights are listed as same. (Which I seriously doubt) Why the smaller brakes? It can't weigh THAT much less than the V-8. I want the diesel for towing - but I think the bigger brakes is a plus.
These vehciles appear mechanically identical on paper, except for the axle ratios and the front brakes.
The Diesel has smaller front rotors! About 14in vs 15in for the V-8.
The vehicle weights are listed as same. (Which I seriously doubt) Why the smaller brakes? It can't weigh THAT much less than the V-8. I want the diesel for towing - but I think the bigger brakes is a plus.
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From: Houston, Texas
2022 SL63, 2008 CL63
Just got my GL brochure from MB in the mail.
These vehciles appear mechanically identical on paper, except for the axle ratios and the front brakes.
The Diesel has smaller front rotors! About 14in vs 15in for the V-8.
The vehicle weights are listed as same. (Which I seriously doubt) Why the smaller brakes? It can't weigh THAT much less than the V-8. I want the diesel for towing - but I think the bigger brakes is a plus.
These vehciles appear mechanically identical on paper, except for the axle ratios and the front brakes.
The Diesel has smaller front rotors! About 14in vs 15in for the V-8.
The vehicle weights are listed as same. (Which I seriously doubt) Why the smaller brakes? It can't weigh THAT much less than the V-8. I want the diesel for towing - but I think the bigger brakes is a plus.
